Algerian football player Sofiane Lokar dies of heart attack during match - GulfToday

Algerian football player Sofiane Lokar dies of heart attack during match

  • 25 Dec 2021

Sofiane Lokar.

Gulf Today Report

Sofiane Lokar, captain of the Algerian team Mouloudia Saida, passed away on Saturday after a heart attack.

The incident took place during his team's match against Oran Association, on Saturday, in the Algerian second division league.

Sufian Lokar, 30, suddenly fell on the field during the match, and medical staff rushed to try to save his life, but he breathed his last, after suffering a heart attack.

Algerian fans mourned the deceased player Sofiane, especially since his marriage only a week ago.

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